War
Journalist reporting from Ukraine in six different languages
You mightn't instantly recognise the name Philip Crowther, but you might have seen the incredible clip of him reporting from Ukraine in six different languages (English, French, Spanish, German… Audio
How Russia is recruiting mercenaries to fight in Ukraine
Mercenary sources have told the BBC that recruits are being trained at a base in Mol'kino in southern Russia, next to a Russian army base.
Tepid response from Ukrainians in NZ on govt's Russia sanctions
Ukrainians in New Zealand says the government's sanctions plan is long overdue, but may have come too late.
Plans to evacuate Ukranian city of Mariupol aborted for second time
A plan to evacuate 200,000 people during a ceasefire from Ukraine's southern city of Mariupol has failed for a second time.
The International Committee of the Red Cross began opening up a safe… Audio
Government to consider Russian sanctions bill
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, pressure is mounting on New Zealand to adopt harsher sanctions against President Putin's regime.
At the moment, New Zealand typically follows the lead of… Video, Audio
'Help us if you can' - Nearly 1.5 million Ukrainians flee
US President Biden has spoken to Ukrainian President Zelensky, as refugees pour across Ukraine's borders on day 11 of invasion.
Mediawatch for 6 March 2022
Soft-focus protest portrayals jar with violent end to occupation; shock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's catastrophe; broadcasters 'flying blind' on public media plan. Audio
Russia announces limited ceasefire in Ukraine for civilian evacuations
Russia said its forces had stopped firing near two Ukrainian cities to allow safe passage to civilians fleeing fighting, but was continuing its broad offensive.
Parliament amok: A photo essay
A protest turns into a riot and conflagration as police move on Parliament’s squatters with quite extraordinary restraint. Photos tell the story.
Parliament amok: A photo essay
A protest turns into a riot and conflagration as police move on Parliament’s squatters with quite extraordinary restraint. Photos tell the story.
AudioUkraine can beat Russia - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the BBC that he is convinced Ukraine can win its war with Russia.
North Korea conducts ninth missile test of the year
North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, militaries in the region said, an apparent test just days before the South's presidential election.
Russia blocks Facebook, says it restricts access to Russian media
Russia is blocking Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.
Ukrainian trying to get family fleeing war into NZ
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine the concern and protests of Ukrainians living abroad is ongoing, and in New Zealand it's no different. There will be more protests this weekend against Russia's… Audio
Europe's biggest nuclear plant seized by Russian forces
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been seized by the Russian military forces, according to regional authorities.
Airbnb accommodation in Ukraine booked in attempt to support its residents
New Zealanders are booking Airbnb accommodation in Ukraine in a bid to support those in the war torn country.
Historic emergency session of the UN condemns Russian 'aggression'
Meanwhile a special meeting of the UN General Assembly has voted to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine by a margin of 141 votes to five. Kathryn speaks with the Guardian's world affairs editor… Audio
Ukraine-Russia war: Bombardment continues, BBC's Lyse Doucet
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with even countries usually sympathetic to Russia abstaining. It's day seven of the Russian siege and several major… Audio
Ukraine update
It's almost a week since Russia invaded Ukraine and it's feared the death toll among civilians and military personnel will continue to climb. The eastern city of Kharkiv has been hit hard by Russian… Audio
Russia warns Kyiv as Ukraine's cities shelled, armed convoy stalls
Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday and rained rockets on the city of Kharkiv.
